IRGC Aerospace Force

The IRGC Aerospace Force, a branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, develops and operates the country's ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, while also managing air defense systems in coordination with the regular military. It oversees underground 'missile cities,' a space program including satellite launches, and deploys advanced systems like the hypersonic Fattah missile, positioning it as a key element of Iran's strategic deterrence in defense and aerospace.